Vibrava Best Moveset
Ground/Dragon at 70 Attack and 70 Speed with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. The moveset has middling stats building toward Flygon. Held ItemEviolite adds some bulk. One evolution from the 100 Speed and Ground/Dragon TermStab that make Flygon competitive.
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This marked Vibrava's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava sat at D-Tier in Gen IV. This was Vibrava's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Life Orb, favoring a Naive nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Vibrava best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Earth Power
- Draco Meteor
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was a decline from D-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- U Turn
- Crunch
- Sunny Day
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Vibrava maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Defog
- Roost
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Vibrava maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Earthquake
- Defog
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Vibrava maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- U Turn
Vibrava saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Vibrava maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Pivot Moveset
- U Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
Vibrava Weakness
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Vibrava for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Vibrava Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Vibrava
Dragapult can KO Vibrava with Draco Meteor (150-177%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Vibrava for 79-93%. Mimikyu deals 71-84% with Play Rough.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Vibrava View Dragapult builds →U Turn16-19% Draco Meteor 2x150-177%KO Shadow Ball46-55% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vibrava View Weavile builds →Knock Off31-37% Ice Shard 4x79-93% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Vibrava View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x71-84% Shadow Sneak16-19% | ||
Evolution
Vibrava sits between Trapinch and Flygon in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+60 from Trapinch). The final form adds another 180 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Vibrava
A handful of locations for Vibrava with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vibrava in SV
To get Vibrava, start by catching Trapinch through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrapinchSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.60Overworld
Step 2Vibrava ✓Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.62Overworldor evolve from Trapinch (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into FlygonSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.55Overworldor evolve from Vibrava (Step 2)
A solid number of locations for Vibrava with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vibrava in BDSP
To get Vibrava, start by catching Trapinch through walking and special encounters at Lv. 25-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrapinchRoute 228Lv.25Using PokeRadarRate 2%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSandsear CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-game
Step 2Vibrava ✓Route 228Lv.53-54Using PokeRadarRate 20%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Trapinch (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Flygon
Vibrava doesn't appear wild. Catch Trapinch instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 45 to get Vibrava. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vibrava in SwSh
To get Vibrava, start by catching Trapinch through walking encounters at Lv. 29-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrapinchRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldShieldRate 5%All WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldShieldRate 2%SandstormRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldSwordRate 1%All Weather
Step 2Vibrava ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Flygon with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Vibrava egg.
Step 3Catch or Evolve into FlygonLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 5%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 1%Intense Sunor evolve from Vibrava (Step 2)
Vibrava doesn't appear wild. Catch Trapinch instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 45 to get Vibrava. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Vibrava's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Vibration Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Attack and Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It violently shudders its wings, generating ultrasonic waves to induce headaches in people.
Vibrava Guide
For a casual playthrough, Vibrava works as a placeholder. Ground/Dragon coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Flygon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Vibrava appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves